right hand

& a. A. As substantive: 1. Lit.: The hand opposite to the left. 2. Fig .: An e ential aid, a istant, or supporter; as, He is my right - hand . B. As adjective : 1. Lit .: Situated or being on or toward the right hand; leading toward the right hand. 2. Fig .: Applied to one who is an e ential aid, a istant, or supporter; as, He is his right-hand man. Right-hand rope : A rope laid up and twisted with the sun.